Episode 5 w/ Mike Tuchscherer - Hypertrophy Blocks, Emerging Strategies, and Training Epistemology
Dec 17, 2020
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Mike Tuchscherer, an expert in hypertrophy training, emerging strategies, and training epistemology, discusses topics such as integrating muscle size gains into strength gains, the impact of hypertrophy training on powerlifting performance, the trade-offs in training and individualized responses, challenges of measuring muscle mass, exploring different training approaches, the value of hiring a coach, and the importance of the thought process in training programs.
The value of coaching lies in the decision-making process and exploration of different approaches to training for individualized responses.
Finding the most effective approach for each athlete involves balancing the exploration of new methods with exploiting what has worked well in the past, always prioritizing the desired outcome.
Coaches should prioritize long-term progress and consider adjusting training strategies to focus on specific components like hypertrophy or strength while monitoring individual responses.
Deep dives
Importance of focusing on the outcome in training
Focusing on the outcome of training is more valuable than just looking at the X's and O's of a program. The thought process behind the program is what brings value to coaching. The decision-making and exploration of different approaches lead to individualized responses.
Exploring different training strategies based on individual responses
The goal is to find the most effective approach for each athlete. This may involve exploring different training strategies based on individual responses and success in certain blocks. It's important to keep a balance between exploring new methods and exploiting what has worked well in the past, while always prioritizing the desired outcome.
Challenges of solely using short-term progress
Short-term progress in a training block is not the sole determinant of success. Long-term progress should also be considered, and the exploration of different training strategies may involve adjustments to prioritize specific components, such as hypertrophy or strength. The focus should be on finding the most effective combination of training variables and monitoring individual responses to guide decision-making.
Value of the thought process behind program design
The thought process and decision-making behind program design are crucial to coaching. While different coaches may start from different places and approaches, the value lies in the thoughtful consideration of individual responses, focusing on the desired outcome, and acknowledging the complexity of each athlete. The program's success is not solely determined by the numbers but by the coach's ability to critically analyze and adjust based on individual needs.
Importance of balancing exploration and exploitation
By balancing exploration and exploitation, coaches can refine their approach over time. It's essential to explore different training strategies based on individual responses, even if they differ from previous successful methods. This process is guided by the exploration-exploitation dichotomy and aims to maximize the signal to noise ratio in decision-making. Through this iterative process, coaches can optimize training programs and individualize their approach for each athlete.
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